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Pretty good but too big
Quality, performance, fit/finish all good as expected. A little larger than expected - too big for my taste.
Kershaw 5150 Lucha Balisong Butterfly Knife 4.6" Stonewashed Sandvik 14C28N Clip Point Blade, Stonewashed Stainless Steel Handles, Latch Lock
Part #: KS5150 | Kershaw Knives
Description
KS5150: 5150 Lucha Butterfly Knife
Kershaw Knives
Do you flip? Do you want to flip? Then the Kershaw Lucha is for you. This is a high-quality butterfly knife that's made in the USA. Next level materials include a 14C28N stainless steel blade and an all-steel handle. Next-level performance comes from Kershaw's meticulous design. For instance, the blade tapers so that the top has more weight to pendulum around smoothly. The Lucha features dual KVT ball-bearing pivots for extra-easy operation. The handle has a rounded bevel so it rolls effortlessly in the hand. Even the latch is rounded so it never catches as you flip. The latch also features a positive stop so it never contacts the blade. The full-sized Lucha was designed with feedback from real flippers. This light, fast butterfly knife will jump, fly, and spin in your hands.
Features
Features
- Manual - There is no mechanical assist, such as SpeedSafe, used to open the folding knife. It opens the classic, old-school way.
- Made In The USA - When you see this on one of Kershaw's knives, it means the knife was made in their Tualatin, Oregon manufacturing facility by skilled Kershaw knifemakers.
Specifications
- Blade Length: 4.6" (11.7 cm)
- Closed Length: 5.8" (15 cm)
- Overall Length: 10.25" (26 cm)
- Blade Material: Sandvik 14C28N Stainless Steel
- Blade Style: Clip Point
- Blade Finish: Stonewash
- Handle Material: Bead Blasted Stainless Steel
- Locking Mechanism: Latch
- Pivot Assembly: Dual KVT Ball Bearings
- Weight: 5.9 oz. (168 g)
- Made in the USA
UPC Code: 087171058412
Related Categories
Kershaw Knives, Kershaw Lucha Balisong Series, 14C28N Blade Steel, Steel Handle Material, Folding Knives, Folding Knives Butterfly Knives, Made in USA
Badges
Customer Reviews
Gordon
USAMar 09, 2026
William
OregonOct 13, 2025
Pros: Blade Material, Blade Sharpness, Ease of Opening, Handle Feel, Handle Material, Lock Ease of Use, Lock Type, Overall Quality, Weight
Cons: Pocket Clip, Sheath
Great knife. Durable
Little bit heavy but have used it for months and it's a great knife!
Your Name Here
somewhere in the mid-westSep 17, 2025
Pros: Blade Sharpness, Ease of Opening, Handle Feel, Lock Ease of Use, Lock Type, Overall Quality
Cons: Blade Material, Handle Material, Weight
Kershaw Lucha
The Kershaw Lucha is an entry to mid-level balisong. It's a bit on the heavy side do to the all-steel construction of the knife and handles. For the pivots Kershaw decided to go with steel ball bearings instead of washers or bushings. Now if you want you can swap out the handles for after market mods made of either aluminum or titanium that is if you can find them and there are ceramic bearings for it as well. I won't be attempting any tricks with it other than the most basic ones, for that I'd need a trainer and preferably a lighter knife. Overall it's a well constructed knife and I believe, Kershaw's first attempt at a balisong. I would liked to have seen a higher grade steel at this price, which has apparently gone up in the short few years since it was first released.
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